Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP, Acute Care NP)
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Job Type: Permanent
Company: Palm Careers
Category: Healthcare
Job Description Apply Now
The Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP, Acute Care NP) position is a crucial role for those passionate about providing advanced, autonomous care in a high-acuity medical intensive care unit (ICU). As a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering expert patient care, utilizing advanced clinical skills to manage and treat critically ill adult patients. This role is ideal for advanced practice providers who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and are comfortable making independent clinical decisions. The opportunity offers a rewarding professional challenge, a comprehensive compensation package, and a supportive team structure designed to facilitate both personal and professional growth in the field of critical care.
In this full-time Critical Care Nurse Practitioner role, you will be the primary provider in the ICU, managing all aspects of patient care without on-site fellows, residents, or supervising physicians. This level of autonomy requires a highly skilled and experienced practitioner who is confident in their clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making abilities. The medical ICU operates as a hybrid program, ensuring you have access to essential resources and support, even as you practice independently. This unique model fosters a collaborative and innovative care environment, allowing you to excel in patient management and clinical leadership.
The Critical Care Nurse Practitioner position features a balanced schedule, typically consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week, with compensation structured for a 40-hour work week. This schedule is designed to enhance work-life balance while maintaining a commitment to high-quality patient care. Shift rotations include both day and night shifts, with changes occurring on a weekly basis to provide consistency and predictability in your work routine. The ICU setting is characterized by a manageable patient volume and is not designated as a trauma center, allowing you to focus on providing individualized care to a diverse patient population with complex medical needs.
This role comes with an outstanding compensation and benefits package, which may include health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 403B retirement plan, and generous paid vacation time, ranging from four to six weeks. Additional benefits may be available, contributing to a comprehensive employment experience. As a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, you will have access to advanced resources and a collaborative team environment, supporting your ongoing professional development and career advancement in critical care medicine.
Working as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner in this region offers the advantage of practicing in a vibrant and welcoming community, known for its natural beauty and quality of life. The supportive atmosphere and accessible amenities make it an excellent location for both professional fulfillment and personal well-being.
If you are a highly motivated, experienced nurse practitioner with a focus on acute and critical care, this opportunity provides a unique platform to utilize your expertise, develop new skills, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes. Apply now by clicking the job application button to take the next step in your advanced practice nursing career.
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP, Acute Care NP) - Summary- Full-time advanced practice provider role in a medical ICU setting
- Autonomous clinical practice with access to hybrid support resources
- Three 12-hour shifts weekly, with compensation for 40 hours
- Opportunities for professional growth and skills advancement
- Provide comprehensive care to critically ill medical ICU patients as the primary provider
- Conduct advanced clinical assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Initiate and manage treatment protocols for acute and life-threatening conditions
- Perform diagnostic procedures and interpret clinical data to inform decision-making
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams as needed for complex patient management
- Maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Rotate weekly between day and night shifts, ensuring continuous high-level patient care
- Competitive compensation package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Matching 403B retirement plan
- Four to six weeks of paid vacation
- Additional benefits may be available, supporting a comprehensive employment experience
- Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure and certification in Acute Care or Critical Care
- Demonstrated experience in critical care or acute care settings
- Ability to practice independently and make complex clinical decisions
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
- Experienced acute care or critical care nurse practitioner
- Confident in autonomous clinical practice and decision-making
- Adaptable to rotating shifts and able to manage diverse patient populations
- Excellent teamwork, leadership, and patient advocacy skills
- Work in a low-volume, non-trauma ICU setting
- Opportunities for skill development and leadership in clinical practice
- Supportive work culture and access to hybrid program resources
- Make a meaningful impact in a reputable healthcare organization
If you are ready to advance your career as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP, Acute Care NP), we encourage you to apply by clicking the job application button and join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional patient care.